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Maurice Buckley, Australian sergeant, Victoria Cross recipient (died 1921)

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Maurice Buckley

Australian soldier

Maurice Vincent Buckley, was an Australian soldier serving under the pseudonym Gerald Sexton who was awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War. This is the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Victoria Cross

Highest military decoration for valour in the UK

The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to service…
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